Cleveland/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 03, 2019
Check out 5 favorite inexpensive delis in ClevelandUrban Kitchen & Deli | Photo: Jhono D./Yelp

Looking to try the best delis in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable delis in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Urban Kitchen & Deli

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Topping the list is Urban Kitchen & Deli. Located at 9751 Chester Ave. in Hough, the deli, breakfast, brunch and halal spot is the highest-rated spot of its kind in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp.

We looked there for an overview of Urban Kitchen & Deli.

"An American deli specializing in providing wholesome food at unbeatable taste and value," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

2. Nate's Deli & Restaurant

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Next up is Ohio City - West Side's Nate's Deli & Restaurant, situated at 1923 W. 25th St. With 4.5 stars out of 123 reviews on Yelp, the deli and Middle Eastern spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

The site has lots more information on Nate's Deli & Restaurant.

"Mediterranean, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, deli sandwiches, catering and lunch," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Ohio City's original quick-serve, fresh, homemade Mid-East feast!"

3. Presti's Bakery

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University District's Presti's Bakery, located at 12101 Mayfield Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly bakery, cafe and deli four stars out of 386 reviews. 

Yelper Camille M., who reviewed Presti's Bakery on Nov. 20, wrote, "Wonderful Italian bakery, old fashioned ticketing system when you walk in the door. Numerous options for both sweet and savory."

4. Danny's Deli

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Danny's Deli, a deli, breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches and more located downtown, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 54 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1658 St. Clair Ave. NE to see for yourself. 

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Danny's Deli.

"We love to make sandwiches and breakfast," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile.

As to what the business is known for, "Corned beef sandwiches and homemade corned beef hash," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.

5. Barrister's Deli

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Last but not least, there's Barrister's Deli, a downtown favorite with 4.5 stars out of 39 reviews. Stop by 1424 Hamilton Ave. to hit up the deli and caterer, which offers burgers and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Barrister's Deli.

"Founded in 1964, Barrister's Deli is a landmark," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "We are one of Cleveland's oldest, most respected restaurants and catering service providers."


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